Name a Seat at the Historic Walter Reade Theater

The Film Society of Lincoln Center is proud to present a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate your family, friends, business, or the memory of a loved one by naming a seat in the historic Walter Reade Theater.

Tribute to Oliver Stone, 2004. Photo by Godlis

“One of the finest movie-watching rooms in the city, thanks to a high ceiling, steeply banked seats, a large screen and superb projection.” —Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

In its rich history at Lincoln Center, the Walter Reade Theater has provided a stage to many emerging and leading filmmakers, from Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan to Jackie Chan and Steve McQueen. The theater has played host to in-depth conversations with Laura Poitras, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, John Waters, Isabelle Huppert, Jane Fonda, Mike Nichols, Pam Grier, and many more.The theater’s stage has also seen unforgettable live performances by Darlene Love of 20 Feet from Stardom and Allan Menken and Ellen Greene following a screening of Little Shop of Horrors.

Steve McQueen at NYFF51. Photo by Olga Bas

“Splendid sightlines and unmatched projection quality.” —A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Your seat naming contribution is a 100% tax deductible donation to the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Not only will you be helping us realize the Walter Reade’s cinematic potential, you will be placing your permanent imprint at Lincoln Center for life. Your wording will be inscribed on an attractive and lasting plaque fixed to the back of the seat.

Apichatpong Weerasethakul at the NYFF48. Photo by Godlis.

Click here to see a map of the Walter Reade Theater and select your seat. To reserve your choice, or for further information, please contact Emily Vito, Assistant Director of Development, at (212) 875-5630 or evito@filmlinc.org.

Note: A seat naming opportunity does not guarantee the reservation of this seat for screenings or events. Every opportunity will be made to accommodate the naming of particular seats, but this is subject to availability.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center celebrates American and international cinema, to recognize and support new filmmakers, and to enhance awareness, accessibility and understanding of the art among a broad and diverse film going audience.